El jinete sin cabeza (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1957, El jinete sin cabeza is a horror, mystery and western film directed by Chano Urueta, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A mute phantom hero takes on skull-masked killers, a disembodied living hand and a corpse that won't stay in its grave. This is the first in a trilogy of horror/western hybrids that also includes the films La marca de Satanás ("The Mark of Satan") and La cabeza de Pancho Villa ("The Head of Pancho Villa").
Who’s in it. El jinete sin cabeza stars Luis Aguilar as El jinete (The Rider), Flor Silvestre as La jueza (The Judge), Jaime Fernández as Fernando and Pascual García Peña as Pascual, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, El jinete sin cabeza has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El jinete sin cabeza page.
If you liked it. Fans of El jinete sin cabeza tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El jinete sin cabeza (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El jinete sin cabeza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El jinete sin cabeza worth watching?
- El jinete sin cabeza holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El jinete sin cabeza?
- El jinete sin cabeza stars Luis Aguilar, Flor Silvestre, Jaime Fernández, Pascual García Peña and Crox Alvarado.
- When was El jinete sin cabeza released?
- El jinete sin cabeza was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.